Top Southwest China Culture - page 16

Kunming's Stone Forest (also known as the Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park), a landscape of dramatic limestone pinnacles, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-see when in Kunming. Public transit can be challenging if you don't speak Chinese, so make life easy by booking this private 2-way transfer service, with pickup from your hotel, the train station, or even the airport.

Visit highlights of Dali including Dali ancient city, Xizhou village, Erhai lake and Three pagodas park with this private day tour from Dali. You will be picked up and dropped off at the Dali hotel/train station.

Visit highlights of Kunming including the West Hill,Dragon Gate and Bamboo Temple with this Private day tour from Kunming. You will be picked up and dropped off at Kunming hotel/airport/train station.

Visit highlights of Chongqing including the Dazu Rock Carvings and Ci Qi Kou Ancient Village with this private day tour fromChongqing. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chongqing hotel.

You'll view the animals eating and at play in a carefully maintained habitat that is as close to their natural environment as possible. Chengdu's Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding has been working hard to ensure a future for these beloved creatures. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.

Visit highlights of Chengdu including the Giant Panda Base and Mount Qingcheng with this private day tour from Chengdu. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.

Visit highlights of Dujiangyan including the Dujiangyan Panda Base volunteer program and Dujiangyan Mount Qingcheng with this private day tour from Chengdu. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Chengdu hotel.

Visit highlights of Shaxi ancient town including ancient temples, ancient drama stages, shops, old trees with this private day tour from Lijiang or Dali hotel. You will be picked up from your Lijiang/Dali hotel and dropped off at Lijiang/Dali hotel.

Experience majestic cultural scenery and panoramic historical views with this 2-day tour. Make the most of your time in the city with a comfortable vehicle to these four attractions. -Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle -Explore the ancient temples and monasteries of Emei Mt. -Seeking an immersive encounter with the traditional lifestyles in an old teahouse -A UNESCO World Heritage Site Day 1 07:30 Hotel pick-up 08:30 Arrive at Pengzhen teahouse 09:30 Drive to Leshan Giant Buddha 11:10 Arrive Leshan Giant Buddha and have lunch 13:10 Visit Leshan Giant Buddha and Oriental Buddha Park 17:00 Drive to Emei city 18:00 Have a dinner and check in hotel Day 2 09:00 Have breakfast at hotel and check-out 09:30 Take shuttle bus to Leidongping Bus Station 10:30 Hike to take cable car 11:00 Take cable car to golden summit 11:20 Visit golden summit and have lunch 13:00 Walk down to the hill 15:30 Head back to Chengdu city 18:00 Arrive Chengdu Hotel *The itinerary is subject to change.

From Miao village to Dong village, from the mountain areas to the river valleys, this tour offers you an off the beaten path route to explore the real life of the local ethnic minorities, appreciate the marvelous Karst landscapes and enjoy a leisurely life in the rural villages. You will meet different people, get to know different kind of culture and impressive scenic places. You will start from Guiyang airport and leave China from Guilin airport.

Experience the best of Dali in one day! Begin at the iconic Three Pagodas, marveling at their ancient Tang Dynasty. Then dive into a vibrant flower field photoshoot with a vintage jeep. Finally, hop on a bike for a scenic Lake cycling adventure around Erhai, gliding past traditional Bai villages, lakeside cafes, and artsy towns like Shuanglang, with breathtaking views at every turn. This perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure ensures a day packed with photo ops, history, and the serene beauty of Dali—all in one seamless journey! - Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple - Flower Fields Photo Spot - Cycle Around Lake Erhai (if you cannot join, please contact us to customize your tour)

Itinerary Overview Early Morning Departure: An early morning pickup from your hotel in Chongqing, usually around 7:30 AM. This timing ensures you maximize your day at the rock carvings. Travel to Dazu: The journey to Dazu takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours Visit Baodingshan Rock Carvings: Upon arrival, the first stop is the Baodingshan Rock Carvings, which is renowned for its intricate sculptures depicting Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian themes. Visitors typically spend about 2 hours exploring this site. Lunch Break: After the morning exploration, a delicious local lunch is provided at a nearby restaurant. Visit Beishan Rock Carvings: Beishan, part of the Dazu Rock Carvings located in Chongqing, China, is a significant site known for its impressive collection of rock sculptures. Dating from 892 to 1162 AD. Visitors typically spend about 1.5 hours exploring this site. Return to Chongqing: The tour concludes with a return trip to Chongqing in the late afternoon or early evening.

Discover Xi'an in a Day: Exclusive High-Speed Rail Tour from Chengdu. For foreign visitors in Chengdu with limited time but a strong desire to explore Xi'an, your exclusive one-day high-speed rail tour is the perfect solution. Departing at 8 AM from Chengdu, you'll arrive in Xi'an by 11 AM(If this train tickets were sold out we will book other trains), where your private English-speaking guide and driver will greet you. Enjoy a quick local lunch before heading straight to the Terracotta Warriors, one of the world’s greatest archaeological wonders. Marvel at the life-sized army built over 2,000 years ago to protect China’s first emperor in the afterlife, as your guide shares fascinating stories and insights, bringing this ancient treasure to life. After the tour, relax as we ensure a timely return to Xi'an North Station for your evening high-speed train back to Chengdu. Maximize your time and experience the best of Xi'an effortlessly. Book now for an unforgettable journey!

Enjoy the charming river view by boat Step into the sky and take in the magical city view Chongqing before it became a cyber city From the ancient Chongqing to the modern one, from the ancient view to the high-altitude city view; please follow our footsteps and feel the charm of this 8D magical three-dimensional city.

Immerse yourself in Chengdu’s laid-back lifestyle on this 6-hour walking tour and get an insight into local traditions and pastimes, from Chinese calligraphy to Tai Chi. Admire city landmarks like the Sichuan Art Gallery and Tianfu Square; browse the shops along Kuan-Zhai Lane and take a stroll through tranquil People’s Park. Join locals for tea at a typical Chengdu teahouse, relax with a massage (optional), and tuck into traditional street foods like wontons or dumplings.

Start your tour by picked up from your hotel by private car and with the help of professional English tour guide get to know about incredible UNESCO World Heritage Emei Shan. You can choose to hike or take the cable car to the Golden Summit. Enjoy the beautiful scenery at 3000 meters above sea level, admire 48 meters high golden Buddha sculpture and temples at the top. Or discuss with your guide and customize the sightseeing route in your way.

Combine a trip to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base with visiting the Dujiangyan Irrigation System on this private tour with a knowledgeable guide. Admire cute pandas and learn about the care of giant pandas and conservation efforts to protect this endangered mammal.Appreciate the oldest and only living no-dam irrigation system in the world. It's an over 2000-year-old ancient wonder which still works and benefits the local people until today.

Escape the bustling city of Chongqing and embark on a seamless journey to Huanglong National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its breathtaking natural beauty. This self-guided tour ensures a hassle-free experience with pre-arranged train tickets, transfers, entrance tickets, and a cable car ride. Perfect for independent travelers, this tour provides the flexibility to explore at your own pace while enjoying the convenience of professional arrangements. Highlights: - Bullet Train Experience: Enjoy the comfort and speed of China’s high-speed rail system.   - UNESCO-listed Huanglong National Park: Discover the park’s stunning limestone formations, colorful ponds, waterfalls, and lush forests.   - Cable Car Adventure: Save energy with a scenic cable car ride up the mountain and take a leisurely walk downhill through spectacular landscapes.   - Hassle-Free Transfers: All ground transfers between train stations and the park are pre-arranged, ensuring a smooth experience.

The Chinese hot pot has a history more than 1,000 years.Actually, Chongqing is the home of hot pot. Hot pot is the most famous and favorite dish in Chongqing.In this tour, you can eat the authentic Chongqing hot pot with a professional English guide.Chongqing is also famous for the splendid and beautiful night view.Take a night cruise is the best way to appreciate the night views of the hilly city.The lights shadow in the water, when the cruise ship cross, the surface of the river becomes colorful belt.So let's enjoy the explore the beauty of hilly city together.

Wulong Karst is a valuable treasure that nature created.The Tiankeng Three Bridges constitute the largest natural bridge cluster in Asia and the natural karst bridges are quite high rarely seen in the world.Fairy Mountain is Chongqing top ten tourist attractions with a total area of 8910 hectares.Sea of trees,grotesque peak,meadow and snowfield are referred to as the four unique wonders.Just join us and experience natural beautiful scenery together.

Appreciate the World Cultural Heritage announced by UNESCO from Chengdu by bullet train. Dazu rock carvings reveal from all aspects the vital development of the art style of Chinese grottoes and the folks religious believes from the 9th century to the 13th century. Visit Beishan and Baoding Mountain where you can always see pilgrims and preaching monks.

Zhijin Cave ,“one of Top Six Most Beautiful Show Caves in China”, ranked by China National Geography Magazin, is the biggest treasury of cave resource, both in scale and peculiar shape, discovered in China at the moment. Its widest point is 175m, highest point is 150m and about 6.6km long. Within the cave complex there are 8 sections, 19 halls, and 49 chambers open to the public. There are more than 40 kinds of karst precipitation forms in the cave including the main kinds of those in the karst caves all over the world and known as "King of Caves" or "Museum of Limestone Caves". After tour transfer back to Guiyang.

Don’t spend your Chongqing stopover inside the airport, you can simply maximize your time and visit one of China’s biggest cities by booking a private and customizable sightseeing tour. This personalized layover tour is tailored to your needs and you are able to choose the places you want to visit in limited time such as to see pandas, Three Gorges Museum, Hongya Cave, Jiefangbei Square, Ciqikou and so on. The tour proposed is very convenient with the airport, train station or hotel pickup and drop-off.

Accompanied by professional and experienced guides, visit the giant panda base to see "the rare living fossils" no more than 2000 in the world. You can see pandas of different ages, see them eat bamboo, make noises, climb trees, etc. You will love them more. At the Jinsha site, you can see many cultural relics that you have never seen. These cultural relics have a history of more than 3,000 years, recording the origin, development, and decline of the Shu culture. Here, you can learn more Chinese culture.